Find outer beauty at these Calgary patio furniture stores

Spending more time outdoors is on most folks’ to-do list. There’s no easier way to realize this admirable ambition than to head for the backyard. The right patio furnishings turn urban lawns, decks, balconies and patios into veritable outdoor living and dining rooms. Visit these patio furniture purveyors to make the most of your yard.

By Ian Doig

Patioline - Forever Outdoor Furniture

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6227 Centre St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0C7

• Phone Number
  • 403-640-3700Primary
• Directions

Shop at Patioline for patio pieces in teak, aluminum, wrought iron and stainless steel. Just north of Glenmore Trail on Centre Street Southwest, the shop’s comprehensive collection of yardables also includes patio umbrellas and gazebos as well as the hottest of hot tubs.

Wicker Land Patio & Home

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109-4625 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0Z9

• Phone Number
  • 403-258-2809Primary
• Directions

Wicker and rattan furniture is the fresh-air focus at Wicker Land Patio & Home in southeast Calgary. Complementary backyard bits and pieces include umbrellas, outdoor carpeting, all-weather outdoor lamps and heaters as well as fire pits. Also ask about yard fountains.

Revolve Furnishings

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6304 6A St SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B7

• Phone Number
  • 403-255-8372Primary
• Directions

The CrossIron Mills Revolve Furnishings location features a wide array of back-forty furnishings. Complete patio sets are available, as are dining pieces including chairs and tables, bars, barstools and cabinets. Further odds and ends include loungers and umbrellas. Revolve’s main showroom is located southeast of the intersection of Deerfoot Trail and Glenmore Trail Southeast.

The Awning Factory

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3427 12 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6

• Phone Number
  • 403-291-0235Primary
• Directions

This patio specialist carries an array of stylish furnishings as well as awnings by The Awning Factory and a variety of outdoor accessories. From seating and sectionals to dining furniture and fire pits, browse the works at the Porch and Patio showroom just northwest of the intersection of 32 Avenue and 12th Street Northeast.

Maria Tomas Furniture and Décor

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1015 11 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1G2

• Phone Number
  • 403-233-9055Primary
  • 1-877-735-3631Tollfree
• Directions

Visit Maria Tomás Furniture & Decor in Calgary’s Design District as well as its patio showroom on Centre Street. Outdoor living room sets include tables, chairs, coffee tables and umbrellas.

IKEA Calgary - Restaurant

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8000 11 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB T2H 3B2

• Phone Number
  • 1-866-866-4532Primary
• Directions

A walk through IKEA’s indoor furnishings selection can be a daylong endeavour. Cheap yet chic, its assemble-it-yourself kitchens and living rooms are complemented by a surprisingly wide selection of outdoor furnishings. These include patio dining sets and outdoor cushion sets, all-weather sofas and reclining deck chairs as well as gazebos, umbrellas and tile-style outdoor flooring in wood or polypropylene.

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Barbecues Galore Woods Fireplaces

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3505 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3N9

• Phone Number
  • 403-250-1558Primary
• Directions

One of two city locations, Barbecues Galore on Edmonton Trail Northeast carries something like a billion (well, impressively many) barbecues, grills, ovens and smokers. Here you’ll also find barbecue-pit paraphernalia, patio heaters as well as dining and lounge furnishings sets and a novelty Adirondack chair fit for Paul Bunyan.

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